Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 189
Collection of Over 30 African American Glamour Portraits & Social Snapshots. Late 1990s–Early 2000s.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Unsold
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Collection of Over 30 African American Glamour Portraits & Social Snapshots. Late 1990s–Early 2000s. Color vernacular photographs depicting African American women in a mix of studio-style glamour portraits and candid social settings. The images include posed compositions against painted backdrops and soft-focus studio environments, alongside informal group photographs taken at nightlife venues and event spaces, including Las Vegas-themed interiors. Several photographs reflect commercial portrait studio practices of the period, with coordinated dress, stylized posing, and controlled lighting, while others capture relaxed moments among friends. The group includes a combination of standard color prints and Polaroid images, as well as examples retaining original album context, Kodak lab backs, and handwritten inscriptions. Together, the photographs document a transitional moment between late analog and early digital snapshot culture, with an emphasis on personal glamour portraiture and social life. Sizes vary; generally small-format prints.
Condition
Condition varies with typical handling wear, some fading, and scattered marks.
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